FL Criminal Law Flashcards
1
Q
If a person acting in good faith seeks medical assistance for an individual experiencing an alcohol- or drug-related overdose, that person generally
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may not be charged, prosecuted, or penalized for possession of a controlled substance
2
Q
In situations in which there is a reasonable expectation of privacy, a police officer may seize an item in plain view of the officer, even if the item was not named in the search warrant, as long as
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1) the officer is lawfully on the premises,
2) the incriminating character of the item is immediately apparent, and
3) the officer has lawful access to the item (e.g., viewing an object through a window is insufficient if the officer does not have lawful access to the inside of the house)
